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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Laura Colgan

191 prisoners serving life sentences in Ireland are seeking parole

A total of 191 prisoners serving life sentences have applied for parole since the new Parole Board was formed last year - but not one has yet been granted it.

All but one of these prisoners made a previous application for parole to the Interim Board, which previously considered all applications, and were not granted release.

The Parole Board was formed last July to determine the eligibility for parole of prisoners serving life sentences.

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